Roman Polanski

Date of Birth: August 18, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Roman Polanski is a renowned film director, producer, writer, and actor, best known for his work in both European and American cinema. Born in Paris, France, to Polish-Jewish parents, Polanski’s family moved back to Poland shortly before the outbreak of World War II. He survived the Holocaust and later pursued his passion for filmmaking, studying at the National Film School in Łódź, Poland. Polanski’s career took off with his debut feature film “Knife in the Water” (1962), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. He gained international acclaim with films such as “Repulsion” (1965), “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), and “Chinatown” (1974), the latter earning him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. Over the decades, Polanski has continued to make significant contributions to the film industry, despite facing legal controversies and personal tragedies.

5 Interesting Facts about Roman Polanski

1. Roman Polanski escaped the Kraków Ghetto during World War II and survived the Holocaust by hiding in various Polish villages.

2. His pregnant wife, actress Sharon Tate, was tragically murdered by the Manson Family in 1969.

3. Polanski won the Academy Award for Best Director for his film “The Pianist” (2002).

4. He has been a fugitive from the United States since 1978 after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

5. Polanski holds dual citizenship in Poland and France and has mostly lived in Europe since fleeing the United States.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roman Polanski

1. “Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theater.”

2. “I want people who go to my movies to be transported, to feel something, and to come out of the theater with a feeling of fulfillment.”

3. “Movies are the art form most like man’s imagination.”

4. “Every failure made me more confident. Because I wanted even more to achieve as revenge. To show that I could.”

5. “You have to show violence the way it is. If you don’t show it realistically, then that’s immoral and harmful.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Roman Polanski’s net worth was estimated to be around $45 million.

Children

Roman Polanski has two children: 1. Morgane Polanski, born January 20, 1993, with his wife Emmanuelle Seigner. Morgane is an actress and model. 2. Elvis Polanski, born April 12, 1998, with his wife Emmanuelle Seigner.